USAT Women's Commission: News, August 2003

 
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 Where do Women Triathletes Come From?
by Alison McCaffree
News/Info

 

  
We have surveyed women triathletes from all over the country asking which of the triathlon events they participated in first, second and third. USAT Women’s Committee is interesting expanding interest in triathlons and we want to know where to look. Here’s the results so far (updated on October 2, 2003):  

Statistics compiled and provided by Alison at  www.exacfit.com

FIRST SPORT/ SECOND SPORT -- %women surveyed
RUN / BIKE -- 31%
RUN / SWIM -- 16%
BIKE / RUN -- 19%
BIKE / SWIM -- 3%
SWIM / BIKE --10%
SWIM / RUN -- 21%


Here's some more statistics too:
Average age women started to do triathlons = 31 years old. (range 22 - 49)
There are two large groups: those who have been doing triahtlons for 15-25 years and those with less than 5 years. Very few in between.

Add your data to the Survey! Help us learn more by answering the following 8 questions...and then click on the Submit button to mail your info to Alison.

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What is your date of birth?

What was your first sport? (Swim/Bike/Run)

What year did you start your first sport?

Were you competitive? (yes/no) yes no

What was your second sport? (Swim/Bike/Run)

What year did you start your second sport?

Were you competitive? (yes/no) yes no

What year did you start competing in triathlons?

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For more information on USA Triathlon's Women's Commission, please contact: Sherri Wattenbarger, co- chair 2003, at Sherri.Wattenbarger@usdoj.gov or Ashley Rosilier, co-chair 2003, at ashley@rungearrun.com.  If you are interested in a position within the Women's Commission for 2003 or would like to organize a specific women's-oriented program, please email one of us with details as soon as possible.